If you book your portrait session anytime between now and May 13th (even if the actual shoot is at a later date), we will include a studio session, online proofing gallery, and a $50 print credit for $175. This is a $75 savings over regular rates. Location shoots add $25.* You can schedule your session in advance of Mother’s day, or present the session in the form of a gift certificate redeemable at a later date.

*This offer is subject to availability and must be paid for in advance to receive the discount.

Don’t delay, this offer is good for the month of February 2012, and is subject to scheduling and availability. Email me for more info and to set up your session.

More portrait sessions here.

*This offer is good for residents or businesses, or individuals who work in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, and is subject to availability during the month of February. Appointments must be made in advance, absolutely no walk-ins will be accomodated. A basic studio session usually lasts up to 30 minutes, and utilizes one or more seamless backdrops. Up to one change of outfits is permitted, however, no other services such as makeup or hair styling is provided.

If you know the clients and would like to see the complete set, please contact them.

Looking forward to September, when Premiere Creations will be coordinating the celebration!

Scully, a drummer on the Cleveland scene for more than a quarter century, is setting aside the drum sticks in favor of a solo performance from within the virtual grid. Utilizing his laptop and a touchpad mini-synth, Scully will improvise ambient textures, grooves and the occasional odd trip. Moments of doubt will be subject to a vast collection of delay effects and/or a blank stare.

John Henry Scully by Steven Mastroianni

Call or email for details. Studio portrait packages start at $175 and gift certificates are available.

The exhibition was inspired by and includes images from the so-called Literary Sets, a series of portrait sessions shot at the Literary Cafe in Tremont throughout the double-oughts, and expanded with a continuing series of less than formal portraits shot in the studio. The approach is deliberate from my point of view, presenting subjects in an immediate and sometimes disarmed manner.

The show will be open on Artwalk Fridays 6-10pm, May 13, June 10, July 8, and August 12, 2011, and by appointment. Mastroianni Photography and Arts is located at 2688 W.14th St, Cleveland OH 44113, in the historic Tremont district.

The June 10th Artwalk will feature local musician John Henry Scully providing an ambient musical setting for the images.

Scully, a drummer on the Cleveland scene for more than a quarter century, is setting aside the drum sticks in favor of a solo performance from within the virtual grid. Utilizing his laptop and a touchpad mini-synth, Scully will improvise ambient textures, grooves and the occasional odd trip. Moments of doubt will be subject to a vast collection of delay effects and/or a blank stare.

The Fourth Literary Set

Now here are the portraits everyone was nervous about…

(If you would like to buy individual prints or files, please email me and I will send you a direct link to view and purchase all of the images.)